overwhelm
verb (used with object)
to overcome completely in mind or feeling.
have been overwhelming
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present perfect progressiveof overwhelm.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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And to do it under those circumstances must have been overwhelming.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2025
Already, Americans have been overwhelming Hyundai and Toyota with advance orders so as to avoid the tariffs’ impact.
From Slate ● Apr. 2, 2025
Howell was decisive and determined as he built on the concepts the team installed last week to help him negate pass rushes that have been overwhelming at times.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 5, 2023
Fraisse acknowledged that dozens of well-meaning search teams arriving together from overseas could have been overwhelming.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2023
The need for contact must have been overwhelming, and there was no one I could call except for Tom.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
